CES 2014: Smart Bras and Socks for Health Buffs Featured at Consumer Electronics Show
Would you wear a smart bra that cautions how healthy or unhealthy you are? How about a pair of socks that determines your strength? Both techs will reportedly be featured at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014, slated to run January 7-10 at Las Vegas, Nevada, according to IT Pro Portal.
Getting healthy and improving oneself has reached a new level in 2013, with health gadgets such as bracelets and watches designed and developed to monitor activity levels, diet, heart rate, and even temperature. As the year 2014 opens, this health and technology trend is getting even more popular among health-conscious consumers.
Some innovative techs expected to be showcased on the show include a pair of socks said to retail at £100. The smart socks will "track how a user's foot hits the ground, the rhythm of each footfall and can also calculate stride length," according to The Telegraph. This foot tech is also designed to familiarize with the wearer's physical prowess so that over time, the gadget may be able to alert the wearer of possible injuries from over-exertion. This tech works by having built-in sensors gather data and transmit them through an ankle bracelet, which would then transmit the information to a phone. Heapsylon, the company behind this new line of 'Sensoria' tech, will also introduce a sports bra that comes with integrated clips that could hold fitness tracking technology.
PC Mag reports that most of wearable computers will go beyond the usual fare. Clip-ons and wristbands are still in trend, but others 'wearables,' such as socks, bras, t-shirts and other clothing replete with fitness tech are expected to make waves in the market. As for the 'bio-tracking socks,' this wearable tech works by showing wearers 'heat maps' and statistical data as they run the field.
Another interesting gadget featured in CES 2014 is the internet-connected toothbrush called the Kolibree that could reportedly determine the level of dental hygiene of the user. Developers promise that the toothbrush could analyze brushing habits through a smartphone app, enabling users to improve dental health if needed. The Kolibree will reportedly retail at $99.